Water Quality: Sullivan, IL
2 water systems • 7,329 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Sullivan is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 7,329 people, and has 11 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Sullivan's violation count is 62% below the national average for Illinois. Contaminants associated with violations include TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Sullivan
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SULLIVAN | IL1390300 | Groundwater | 4,729 | 8 |
| MOULTRIE COUNTY RWD | IL1395150 | Surface Water | 2,600 | 3 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.